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Report: Alexandre Pantoja has elbow injury, not shoulder
Flyweight legend Alexandre Pantoja was confirmed to have a left elbow injury that ended his bout with Joshua Van during UFC 323 at Las Vegas on Saturday, not a shoulder injury as initially believed, Uncrowned reported.,Van was declared champion after the first-round victory and made a case afterward...
Fresh off OT victory, Panthers out to halt Isles' win streak
The skid is over. Both of them, actually.,The Florida Panthers, who play host to the New York Islanders on Sunday, are coming off a wild 7-6 overtime win over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.,That win ended Florida's five-game home losing streak. The Panthers had also lost four straig...
Panthers rally for wild win against Blue Jackets
Sam Bennett scored with 3.2 seconds left in overtime as the Florida Panthers rallied to defeat the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets 7-6 on Saturday afternoon in Sunrise.,Bennett had a game-high-tying three assists and tied his career high with four points. Florida's Brad Marchand also had a big game w...
Pitt, Hofstra face off for first time in history of programs
As a member of a power five conference, Pitt doesn't have much in common with Hofstra.,But both teams will be seeking the same 40-minute consistency Sunday afternoon when Pitt hosts Hofstra in the first meeting between the schools.,Pitt has been off since Tuesday, when the host Panthers climbed out ...
Michael Jordan tells court he 'wasn't afraid' of NASCAR
Michael Jeffrey Jordan, as he cordially introduced himself to the federal courtroom in Charlotte on Friday, admitted it was his competitive side and novelty within the sport that emboldened a push for 23XI Racing to "challenge" NASCAR over what he perceived were violations of antitrust rules. ,Jorda...
Panthers’ confidence teeters ahead of Blue Jackets game
It's unusual to hear that the two-time reigning Stanley Cup champion is lacking in belief.,But that's currently the situation for the Florida Panthers, who have lost four consecutive games and their last five at home.,The Panthers, who fell 2-1 in overtime to visiting Nashville on Thursday night, wi...
Predators' overtime win extends Panthers' home misery
Steven Stamkos scored with 57 seconds left in overtime as the Nashville Predators defeated the reeling Florida Panthers 2-1 on Thursday in Sunrise, Fla.,Ryan O'Reilly had a goal and an assist for Nashville. Juuse Saros made 30 saves in a brilliant performance during which the Predators never led unt...
At trial, NASCAR prez says CEO France was against new revenue model
NASCAR president Steve O'Donnell testified on the fourth day of the NASCAR antitrust trial Thursday in Charlotte and admitted the France family was against a proposed revenue model that would have improved racing teams' viability.,The France family have owned and operated NASCAR since Bill France Sr...
Nuggets take potent offense on the road vs. depleted Hawks
On the heels of Jamal Murray's offensive explosion, the visiting Denver Nuggets will look to extend their recent dominance over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.,Denver, which has won eight of nine outings against Atlanta since March 2021, will play the second of a four-game road trip after Murray went f...
Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Destinations: Three Teams That Could Trade With Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo could miss four weeks, fueling trade speculation. Here are three teams that make the most sense if the Bucks decide to move their superstar....
Report: Ron Washington joining Giants' coaching staff
Veteran manager Ron Washington is finalizing a deal to join the San Francisco Giants as their infield coach, USA Today reported Thursday.,Washington, 73, was the skipper for the Los Angeles Angels last season before stepping away on June 20 because of health issues. Interim manager Ray Montgomery fi...
Standings bottom-dwellers Panthers, Predators hope to find momentum
Something is wrong with this picture.,The Florida Panthers - the two-time reigning Stanley Cup champions - are in last place among 16 teams in the Eastern Conference with 25 points.,Florida, which has lost three straight games, will try to get back on the winning track Thursday night against the Nas...
Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks discussing future
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks opened discussions focused on his future and specifically whether he prefers to move on from Milwaukee, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,The talks are being held to determined if Antetokounmpo will be on the trade block for contending teams ahead of the Feb. 1 trade de...
Rare goal-scorers guide Maple Leafs past Panthers
Toronto topped injury-riddled Florida 4-1 on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Fla., in their first encounter since the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.,Defenseman Troy Stecher scored his first goal as a Leaf since he was acquired on waivers in November before adding an assist on their second goal....
Denny Hamlin testifies: Signing NASCAR charter like 'death certificate' to teams
Veteran driver and team co-owner Denny Hamlin declared NASCAR's charter proposal is akin to a death certificate in explosive comments on the second day of the racing league's antitrust trial Tuesday in Charlotte.,Hamlin, a three-time Daytona 500 winner who co-owns 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan, re...
Texas A&M claims topsy-turvy ACC/SEC Challenge win at Pitt
Rashaun Agee produced a game-high 21 points and 13 rebounds to lead Texas A&M to an 81-73 win over host Pitt Tuesday in the ACC/SEC Challenge.,Ruben Dominguez scored 18 points and Jacari Lane added 14 for the Aggies (7-2).,Barry Dunning Jr. led the Panthers (5-4) with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Came...
Giants INF Casey Schmitt (wrist) undergoes surgery
San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt underwent surgery on his left wrist on Tuesday and will be sidelined 8 to 10 weeks.,Schmitt had the carpal boss removed during the procedure that was performed in Los Angeles.,Schmitt injured the wrist when he was hit by a pitch from Calvin Faucher of the...
Giants' Abdul Carter on maturity questions: 'I can take it'
After being benched for the second time in three games, New York Giants rookie defensive end Abdul Carter said he can "take it" when it comes to criticism from his teammates to grow up.,"The guys who say that, those are guys I look up to, guys I respect," Carter told reporters Tuesday. "So, if they ...
Late-arriving Giants GM takes defensive posture in bizarre bye week presser
Saddled with a 2-11 record as the Giants stumble into the bye week, general manager Joe Schoen faced the music on Tuesday but released a few tunes the franchise fanbase instantly began picking apart.,"Two wins is not where we want to be right now, it's not good enough. I understand the frustration f...
Braves sign reliever Danny Young to 1-year split contract
The Atlanta Braves announced the signing of relief pitcher Danny Young to a one-year split contract on Tuesday.,Young will be paid at a salaried rate of $925,000 when at the major league level, per an MLB Trade Rumors report. He's set to miss approximately the first half of the 2026 season after und...